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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358,362.38, 1,874,549.07 and 849,362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358,362.38, 1,874,549.07 and 849,362.70 is: 1,172,126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358,362.38 : 1,874,549.07 = 849,362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358,362.38/1,874,549.07 = 849,362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358,362.38x = 1,874,549.07 × 849,362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358,362.38x = 1,592,172,059,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,172,059,377.69/1,358,362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,126.14

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